Mia Dawbin completed the requirements to earn her standing as an Eagle Scout earlier this year, making her the first girl to reach that rank in Maine.
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Posted inMaine, News
Gov. Mills’ plan to switch vaccinations to age-based eligibility gets mixed reaction
Organizations representing retailers, restaurants and lodging businesses support a clear vaccine plan but are disappointed that many of their younger workers will still have to wait.
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Posted inHealth, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, Schools & Education
Worried about COVID-19, Bates cracks down on students violating rules
The college warned students Friday that it may need to impose in-room remote learning to stop the disease from spreading after it reported 18 cases this month.
Posted inMaine, New England, News
Could pandemic further erode the New England town meeting?
In Maine, the pandemic eliminated town meetings last year for more than 400 of the state’s 486 municipalities that hold meetings during the spring.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Mainers 60 and older eligible for COVID-19 vaccine next week as state shifts to age-based rollout
Under the seismic change in strategy announced by Gov. Mills on Friday, residents 50 and over will be eligible in April, followed by those 40 and over in May, and those 30 and over in June.
Posted inCoastal Journal
Sweetser to address increased local mental health needs
The need for services was a growing concern before the pandemic, which clinicians say has sparked more cases of anxiety and depression.
Posted inNation / World, News
The Latest: Bank of America gives paid time off for U.S. staff to get coronavirus vaccines
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Remote learning affecting RSU 9 nutrition program funding
Remote learners represent 23% of the student population meaning less meals served by RSU 9’s food service program.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Weld elections March 2, date for town meeting not set
WELD — Elections for municipal positions will be held 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, March 2, at the town hall, 17 School Street. Town Clerk Carol Cochran said recently that the date for the annual town meeting, usually held the first Saturday in March, is still to be determined. It is hoped that the the meeting could […]